Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • whipped cream
  • berries

Instruction

  • Heat a medium size pot of water over low heat to the halfway mark until simmering.
  • Add the chocolate to a large metal bowl and place directly over the pot to make a double boiler.
  • Stir the chocolate using a rubber spatula to keep the chocolate moving around to help melt.
  • Remove the bowl from the double boiler and stir in the butter until completely melted and mixed in.
  • Next, whisk in 1 egg at a time until mixed in. Set aside.
  • In a stand mixer add in the egg whites and mix on medium speed until soft peaks are formed, which takes about 3-4 minutes. See note on what to look for.
  • Slowly pour in the sugar and mix on medium until stiff peaks are formed, which takes about 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove the egg white mixture (a.k.a. merengue) from the stand mixer and add it to the bowl with the chocolate and gently fold in using a rubber spatula until completely mixed in. Don’t over mix.
  • Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 90 – 120 minutes or set.
  • Serve with whipped cream and berries.